Gitaigo（擬態語） – Japanese Onomatopoeia Word Type | onowords

suta-suta（スタスタ）
Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★☆☆Body Sensation

suta-suta describes a brisk, steady walking pace characterized by quick, uninterrupted steps.

ira-ira（イライラ）
Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★★☆Psychological / Emotional

ira-ira describes a state of irritation, agitation, or growing frustration.

bari-bari（バリバリ）
Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

bari-bari describes a hard, tearing or ripping sound, such as paper or material being forcefully torn.

kasa-kasa（カサカサ）
Gitaigo（擬態語）★★☆☆☆Body Sensation, Physical Movement / Sound

kasa-kasa describes a dry, rough, or moisture‑lacking condition of a surface.

goshi-goshi（ゴシゴシ）
Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★★☆Physical Movement / Sound

goshi-goshi describes a strong, repetitive scrubbing or rubbing sound produced when two surfaces are pressed together and moved back and forth with force.

chu（チュ）
Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★☆☆☆Body Sensation

chu describes the light sound or gesture of a small kiss.

gara-gara（ガラガラ）
Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

gara-gara describes a rough, rattling, or clattering sound produced by objects moving, shaking, or sliding.

fuwa-fuwa（フワフワ）
Gitaigo（擬態語）★★☆☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. Soft, light, and fluffy in texture

goro（ゴロ）
Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★☆☆Physical Movement / Sound

1. A heavy rolling or rumbling sound

bata-bata（バタバタ）
Giongo（擬音語）, Gitaigo（擬態語）★★★★☆Body Sensation

1. Loud, repeated physical sounds

Word type: Gitaigo（擬態語）